Description
Stuffed Bell Peppers are a colorful and wholesome dish, filled with savory ingredients and topped with gooey cheese. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for impressing family and friends during dinner gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or blend)
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey, or plant-based alternative)
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce (low-sodium)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar or Mozzarella)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the bell peppers, cut off tops, and remove seeds.
- Cook ground beef in a pan until browned, drain excess fat.
- Add cooked rice, tomato sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), bake stuffed peppers for 30 mins covered, then 10-15 mins uncovered until cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- Experiment with different meats or plant-based alternatives.
- Add spices like oregano, cumin, or Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
- Top with olives, jalapeños, or fresh herbs for added zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Stuffed Bell Peppers, baked peppers, healthy dinner recipes, vegetarian stuffed peppers